A Guide to Rockefeller Drug Law Reform

With the enactment of the Rockefeller Drug Law Reform, there are numerous changes in the sentencing laws, eligibility for prison programs, and release computations. Justice Strategies is pleased to serve the criminal justice community by creating and distributing a guide to the Rockefeller Drug Law Reform: Understanding the New Legislation (PDF version 141k) as well as a New Sentencing Chart (PDF version 66k). Also available is Understanding the A-II Resentencing Law, a memorandum by Al O'Connor for the New York State Defenders Association. (PDF version35k)

The following sample forms are provided for attorneys representing persons convicted of A-I drug offenses who are applying for resentencing. These forms should not be used by anyone who is not an attorney.

Sample Application for Resentencing of A-I Drug Offenses (Word Document)
Sample Application for Resentencing of A-II Drug Offenses (Word Document)
Sample Notice of Application for Resentencing (Word document)
Sample Proposed Order for Resentencing (Word document)
Sample Order Directing CASAT Enrollment (Word document)

Click here for a copy of the legislation.
Click here for a copy of the new A-II Resentencing legislation. (PDF version 24k)

Possible Docs restrictions on early CASAT and work release eligibility. Detailed Analysis (PDF version 90k)

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